Details to remember for your first worship service

Yes, the title is overly-long Google linkbait. But one thing I have been astonished with is just how many details there are that need remembered to plan for the first (or for that matter, any) worship service at a church plant. So, without any further ado, here’s my running list. I’ll update it as I remember more things.

Music-related

• Worship leader & musicians
• Sound equipment
• Sound technician
• Recording gear to record sermon
• CD for playing before/after service
• Words for the songs (either song sheets, hymnals, or overhead projection)
• Lapel/wireless microphone for pastor

Giving-related

• Collection plates/buckets/box/whatever
• Ushers
• Counters
• Treasurer
• Budget
• Receipts (donors will want receipts!)

Service-related

• Bulletin
• Communion service

Children’s ministries

• Nursery workers
• Children’s church workers (if you have it)
• Sunday school teachers (ditto)

Etc

• Security
• Clean-up crew
• Set-up crew (if you’re packing in/out)

What items do you have to add?